Elasticated bottoms... errrrr.

[abby_p]

I already wrote discussion posts about my waist fat queries..but now wanted to inquire about another problem..I don't know if it's just my problem 😉 When I wrap a towel, wear denims with belts, trousers with belts, My tummy & sides appear flat & in shape(completely satisfactory). But as soon as I get into somthing which has elastic like boxers or joggers, A slight amount of bump appears on the sides which makes me look odd at the waist. (Me being on the shorter side with my height somewhere bw 5'6-5'7 maybe also adding to the problem).

But I never face this when I am wearing woven. Also if i wear my boxers low waist then it looks ok as well.. But when it comes to mid rise elastics.. urrrrrrrrr.. Is this faced by everyone? if yes what seems to be the solution? 

[emili]

so based on your name and writing style, I am making the assumption that you are a woman. 5'6, 5'7 is above average height for us. You are not short. I am 5'7 and I am not short. As far as elastic, its not measured to size like a pant or belt. So it is cutting into you because it is tighter and pushing things up and out.

[Dominique · Accepted solution]

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@emili wrote:

so based on your name and writing style, I am making the assumption that you are a woman.

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The OP’s question reminded me of the recurring "insecure woman" sketch in the Fast Show (great British humor from the 1990’s), in which she kept asking men around her "does my bum look big in this?" 

If @abby_p believes some clothes are less flattering than others and that bothers him, the obvious solution would be to use clothes that are more flattering.

[Mukluk4 · Accepted solution]

Your belt/tight wasteline is functioning as a girdle.  The look in elastic is probably closer to what your body truly looks like.

[abby_p]

hahahaha.. no im not a woman    can't a man be worried about his waistline??!! lol. The thing is I have worked my **ahem** off to lose weight, but now when these little things come up & bother me.. it's irritating. hence i am looking for a solution/ asking if people face the same prob

[emili]

Ahh!!! I'm sorry!! I mean, I just proved again what happens when one ASSumes. Yes, of course men can and should. I think most do, just few actually get it out. And the height makes sense now. Are you sure it's fat and not skin coming over. Depending on how much you've lost, it could be skin...

[abby_p]

Yes, A bit of it may be skin. what can be done about it??!!!!

[tamado]

Sounds like loose skin - the triumph badge of weight loss but a pain the **ahem**.  I have it as well after 100 lbs lost.  I wear stuff that kind of holds it in and it is slowly getting better the longer I hold the weight off.  Wear stuff that looks good, look in the mirror and go "**ahem**, I look good!" and then have a nice day :-).